Clinically-implementable template plans for multidwell treatments using Leipzig-style applicators in 192Ir surface brachytherapy

Multiple dwell positions ( “multidwell”) within a Leipzig-style applicator can be used to increase dose uniformity and treatment area. Model-based dose calculation algorithms (MBDCAs) are necessary for accurate calculations involving these applicators because of their nonwater equivalency and complex geometry. The purpose of this work was to create template plans from MBDCA calculations and present their dwell times and positions for users of these applicators without access to MBDCAs.
Source: Brachytherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research